Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Timber Frame or Truss Manufacture
Certificate III in Timber Frame or Truss Manufacture
FWP30920
BGF0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 25/01/2023 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 28/01/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 04/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of fabricators or manufacturers of timber wall frames or roof and or floor trusses in the timber truss and frame industry. In these roles they are required to communicate and work in teams within the fabrication workplace and safely use specialist equipment to cut timber and assemble wall frames and/or floor or roof trusses.
These individuals apply a broad range of skills and knowledge in varied contexts that involve operating equipment and following established manufacturing processes, finding solutions to routine problems as they arise. They are expected to take responsibility for their own outputs at the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Thirteen (13) units of competency:
- three (3) core units plus
- ten (10) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the alignment between the qualification and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least three (3) units must be selected from Group A
- at least one (1) unit must be selected from Group B
- remaining elective units can be selected from Group A, Group B or Group C and can include up to two (2) units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCR79 | FWPCOT3226 | Assess timber for manufacturing potential | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCR80 | FWPTMM3213 | Read and interpret timber truss or wall frame fabrication plans | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCR84 | FWPCOT2257 | Use hand-held tools | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODS85 | FWPCOT3322 | Apply quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODS55 | FWPCOR2208 | Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODS75 | FWPCOR2210 | Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODP43 | TLID0020 | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ30 | BSBXTW301 | Work in a team | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCR53 | FWPTMM3214 | Assemble timber floor trusses | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCR31 | FWPCOT3309 | Assemble timber roof trusses | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCR34 | FWPCOT3308 | Assemble timber wall frames | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXO27 | MSMPCI102 | Apply effective work practices | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OCP93 | CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCR40 | FWPTMM2205 | Cut material to length and angles | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODS84 | FWPCOT3331 | Cut material using CNC sizing machines | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OFD28 | FWPCOT2268 | Cut timber or engineered wood product to length or dimensions | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODP96 | TLID0016 | Operate a forklift | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE30 | BSBINS201 | Process and maintain workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCR86 | FWPCOT2206 | Stack and bind material | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OCR41 | FWPCOT2255 | Store materials | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC19 | MSMSUP390 | Use structured problem-solving tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAK6 | FWP30916 | Certificate III in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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